This morning when we made this post we missed three names of panellists that were in the workshop. We'd like to thank Connor Yuzwenko-Martin and Ebony Gooden, as well as interpreter Nicole Sanders, for being on this panel and bringing accessibility to the arts community. twitter.com/nextfest…

Did you miss last night’s performance because you were at the Black Lives Matter rally? We recorded the entire performance for you to enjoy (including open captions).
We thank you for supporting #BlackLivesMatter. See you all tonight. Watch here: nextfest.org/nextfes…

We are looking to share & highlight the artists we have been consulting with, however, we are currently waiting on consent to do so. Check back soon to learn about these generous and kind artists. Thank you for your time, your love, and your feedback. #BlackLivesMatter.

We will continue working in consultation and prioritizing making space for artists who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour within our festival and beyond it. We accept the responsibility of taking action on our promises.

Maya Candler

Maya Candler is part of a collective with Kaida Kobylka. They have been working together since 2018. They are emerging Edmonton artists who graduated from the University of Alberta in 2017 and 2018, respectively, with Bachelors of Fine Arts. They have exhibited together at Nextfest in 2018, and at the Stollery Gallery in 2018. They work in fabric sculpture, printmaking, video performance, and painting, and explore themes of memory, biology, and the present and future in relation climate change and political tension.